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I'm Tami Parks, fourth-generation entrepreneur and small business person. I love small business and consider it the heartbeat of America's marketplace. My family has been involved in real estate, service, and retail; we're just regular people who have a passion for serving others and being our own bosses.

My husband and I have made a committment to run our business, Great Lakes Wedding Gown Specialists, LLC, as a debt-free business. This blog is our accountability partner!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

5 Books that Formed Me

This morning, I'm listening to the EntreLeadership podcast, from the Dave Ramsey organization.  The guest is Rabbi Daniel Lapin and he is phenomenal!  I read his book a few years ago and I got to thinking about the books I have read in the past 10 years that have really formed my thoughts about business and service.  I want to share this short list with you in hopes that it may help you, too.

1.  Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung  Especially helpful for a young person who is looking for their "calling" in life...or for someone older who needs confirmation!

2.  The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

3.  EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey  If you only read one business book this year, this is the one!

4.  The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant by Terry Felber  A short book, a long fable.  I read this one with my 13-year-old son and he loved it, too!

5.  Thou Shall Prosper by Rabbi Daniel Lapin  The author I mentioned above.  This is the most challenging of the books to get through, it's deep and heavy at times.  But, the truths found in it are business-changing!

Happy Reading...I can't wait to hear what you think.

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